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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,666.86, 58,008.93 and 12,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,666.86, 58,008.93 and 12,373.18 is: 18,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,666.86 : 58,008.93 = 12,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,666.86/58,008.93 = 12,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,666.86x = 58,008.93 × 12,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,666.86x = 717,754,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,754,932.50/38,666.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.53

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